Tips+from+the+Guinea+Pigs

=//Tips from the Guinea Pigs...the Beta Testers...the Ones Who Tried It First!//=

//Worked for me!//
LHS created 1 amazon account for all of the Kindles. This makes managing them much easier. Currently, the preference of Amazon is for users to create a different account for each Kindle, but it is not a requirement. I would continue to just create one account because it simplifies the management piece. I can see all Kindle activity with one log-in and am able to easily manage the devices and their content. The drawback may be when I need to purchase multiple copies of a book. Right now Amazon tells me I already own it and don't have to buy it again.

LHS does not lend the power cords or usb connection. Keeps it from getting lost. Less to keep track of for patrons. Patrons just return the device if it needs charging and it can be charged easily within the school day.

Thurmont ES: Elementary students need a training session before using the Kindle. I placed a direction sheet in the case for the students to use in case they forgot some of the directions.

Lessons Learned
LHS bought the extended warranty but would not do so in the future. The devices are coming down in price and are pretty sturdy.

Don't password protect the Kindles - the password is needed to read or do anything.

Don't let the battery go much below 20% if you can. It just makes it easier to charge.